Guest John Dub Report post Posted July 1, 2002 I just picked up Dynamite Kid (aka Tom Billington)'s autobiography, Pure Dynamite on an impulse buy because everyone was telling me how great it was. Let me tell you something, I've been reading this every chance I got, which is good, because I rarely ever read unless I'm forced too, outside of awful books (Resident Evil and Doom series). The book is gripping and he's very honest. There are some things I don't like, like how he'll never describe a match, he'll just say "We had a good match" Which is particularly obnoxious when talking about his classics with Tiger Mask, but I learned alot. I think I liked Foley's better because I could indentify who the characters were, and I witnessed alot of what was discussed, but Dynamite's is just great. He has some great stories, like how he was about to completely destroy Beefcake in a cage, and the injury that prevented the match saved Brutus alot of pain, and how he injected 4 cc's of milk into Bulldog's ass telling him it was steroids... Anyways, I'm posting here because, unfortunately, I'm too young to witness the Dynamite Kid in his prime. I'm very interested in him, and I'm going to pick up some tapes, but I would really like to hear what everyone things about him, his best matches, and whatever else you feel inclined to talk about. I realize his "pranks" rank up there with Shawn Michaels, and did some horrible things backstage, but he's definately remorseful they happened. That doesn't make it ok, but it's good enough for me. I'm heartbroken the man is crippled and alone, as well as poor.... So, share your thoughts on the almighty Dynamite Kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheHulkster Report post Posted July 1, 2002 Pure Dynamite is a great book. I've already read it three times. Anyway, since I didn't live in Western Canada or Japan, my only exposure to Dynamite was his WWF stuff. I was a pretty big mark for the Bulldogs when I was a kid just because their dog would chase slick, jimmy hart, and bobby heenan. Workrate doesn't mean a whole lot when you're 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted July 1, 2002 The book is very good and so was he. Just watching him work after he was already crippled was amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 2, 2002 my favourite dynamite kid memory is from summerslam 88 which in the best match i have seen him compete in. please keep in mind that i haven't really seen a lot of his work. i hear his stuff from japan is the bomb though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wayzing Report post Posted July 2, 2002 Why did he want to destroy Beefcake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest John Dub Report post Posted July 2, 2002 Why did he want to destroy Beefcake? Becuase Dynamite's trainer from England was getting older and he came over to the WWF to see Dynamite Kid wrestle in the big time, and he was starstruck, he got everyone's autograph and was having a great time, except Beefcake, who told him to 'Fuck off' apparently. P.S. The Rougeaus are assholes P.P.S. Dynamite uses the word bollocks for everything. I don't know if it's a British thing, but he says 'That match was bollocks, so I kicked him in the bollocks, and said 'bollocks, that'll teach you'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oldschoolwrestling Report post Posted July 2, 2002 Great book. I liked how he would basically sum up a wrestlers's ability in one sentence and not really get into it. "Hogan? I don't rate him. I rate his opponents though for making him look good." I too only got to see him with the Bulldogs in the 80's. Its funny how Davey Boy treated him like crap when he was the one who got him so many opportunities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 2, 2002 i like reading in foley's book about his first wwf match with the british bulldogs and how they nearly killed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted July 3, 2002 The Dynamite Kid is one of my top five favorite wrestlers ever, and was a part of my favorite series of matches of all time (Dynamite Vs. Tiger Mask I). I have yet to get his book, but I plan on doing so very soon. Also, I have an 8 hour "best of Dynamite kid" tape, and it is simply fantastic. I want more of his matches, and I will be buying more soon. He, even though many don't even remember him, is one of the greatest. I personally am looking for the rare, and few, matches he had with Benoit on tape. I know they are out there as even Benoit and Dynamite have said so themselves, I just have to find them now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andy Report post Posted July 3, 2002 Dynamite Kid's my favourite wrestler of all time. I've got 5 best of Dynamite tapes, and his autobiography is amazing. Yes, we Brits do say "bollox" a lot. I fully recommend everyone to check out his work in Japan, particularly his series against Tiger Mask I. Thanks, Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zack Malibu Report post Posted July 3, 2002 I've read that book, and I also give it two thumbs up. My only exposure to him, like many here, was only his WWF stint as a member of the British Bulldogs. I've recently acquired a Dynamite comp, however, featuring Stampede and Japan stuff mainly (little if any WWF stuff is on it.) I plan on watching this very soon, as the book made me even more of a fan of Dynamite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 3, 2002 i've been looking for that book but cannot find it anywhere. does anyone know if it is available in canada and which chains carry it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffin Surfer Report post Posted July 4, 2002 I'am a big fan of The Dynamite Kid/Tiger Mask I matches. What made the series great as a whole, was how each match was different. They would throw in a different spot in each match, that they wouldn't repeat in another. So no matter how many matches they had, their would be something new to make it special. WWE wrestlers should take note of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andy Report post Posted July 4, 2002 I've read that book, and I also give it two thumbs up. My only exposure to him, like many here, was only his WWF stint as a member of the British Bulldogs. I've recently acquired a Dynamite comp, however, featuring Stampede and Japan stuff mainly (little if any WWF stuff is on it.) I plan on watching this very soon, as the book made me even more of a fan of Dynamite. I've got that comp. No WWF stuff - all the Japan stuff is great. There's also at least 2 other Dynamite compilations available. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dmann2000 Report post Posted July 4, 2002 Wow, off topic, but that's scary how much Cena looks like Sting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 5, 2002 i would love to see cena with his face painted one time. i bet he would look just like the stinger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Downhome Report post Posted July 10, 2002 Wow, off topic, but that's scary how much Cena looks like Sting That's what I hear also. i would love to see cena with his face painted one time. i bet he would look just like the stinger. Just look at my sig, and you'll see it! That was footage shown that wasn't aired! (I told someone that, and they believed me, I feel sorry for that guy.) By the way, I only post in this thread because I am watching my Dynamite tape right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest y2jailbait Report post Posted July 10, 2002 Back on topic, The book (Which is amazing for fans who grew up in this era) is available i believe at his website. The Address can be found in the links section of Chris Benoit's website i believe as well. I just love how in the book he just buried so many wrestlers, wrestlers who in reality deserved to be buried. Like Beefacke, like Jaques Rougeau, Like Junkyard Dog (Even though Dynamite was known to be good friends with him). Also are some really good old time stories with Harley Race and such, but the underlining message is prominet thoughout the book. Sacrifice in the business of wrestling goes beyond what most of us even ponder when it comes to our chosen interest in wrestling. Heres a man who basically willing went through with putting his body in a crippled state not just for selfish reason, for the benifit of entertaining many a fan around the world. Now the shadow of the former Dymnamite Kid, Tom Billington, is bitter, but not the kind of bitter that most associate him with. No, bitter at the injustice of life and maybe, just maybe, bitter at a legacy unknown to new born fans. Appreciate this man, not just for in ring talent, but for showing all of us who want this business so bad they can taste it, the dangers and sacrifices that lie ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 10, 2002 do you think the dynamite kid was an example of someone who loved the business a little too much? if he hadn't gone out there willing to take sick fucking bumps everynight and stayed off the juice he could still be walking today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest y2jailbait Report post Posted July 10, 2002 I guess that goes along with the message. His love for the business blinded him, and in the end he was left a shell of his former self. Its sad really, i mean i love him to death, he's the greatest pure wrestler ive ever seen, that includes Flair and Steamboat among others, but the story has a lot of underlining messages. Obbsession leading to regression could be one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted July 10, 2002 i have never really thought of his career as being killed by tom himself but it was. i really feel bad for him now because all he has to do in life is sit in his wheelchair and think about the past. can anyone give me an update of he is doing physically and financially? i hope he is okay for both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
